Hochiki – Network Card, HFP APS-NIC Model no : K2008

The Hochiki HFP APS-NIC Network Card (Model: K2008) is a high-performance communication module designed for the  Latitude Network Module is an optional addition to Latitude Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panels providing supervised, enhanced high-speed network communication. The Network Module provides two full Duplex RS485 outputs, one for networking of Latitude Panels and one for interfacing to Schraner fire brigade equipment to support the German market. Networking Latitude Panels requires a Network Module to be installed in each panel on the network with a maximum of 127 panels connected in total. Networks of Latitude Panels allow sharing of status information between multiple panels installed across large sites. Two versions of the Network Module are available: K2008 is the standard Network Module which provides single ended isolation and weak open and short circuit monitoring in compliance with EN54-13. K2008FI is the fully isolated Network Module required when using third party protocol translators (such as fibre converters) which do not have isolated power supplies. It does not support EN54-13 circuit monitoring.